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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 2002
Page
2
A reader laments sparse turnout for Veterans Day, notes strong support for the women’s movement and SRS. The letter targets Northerners and locals, praises Southern hospitality, and questions attendance numbers as demonstrations of respect.
The Allendale County NAACP is urged to focus on local children. Sixth graders test at a second grade level, with disruptive behavior prompting teachers to quit. The call is for the NAACP to go where needed and support Black children.
Letters note displeasure with BellSouth price hikes and question church aid. A reader thanks Todd Lista of Lista’s Photography for free family portraits after a lung cancer diagnosis. Commentary also targets Aiken’s Makin and parking at Wal Mart with talkback details.
Kindergarten classes at Oakwood and Windsor Elementary benefited from artist Barb Ashley known as Yostie conducting a puppetry residency. Students learned about different puppets, created their own to take home, and gained language skills through interactive storytelling, with 5K and other grades involved.
Residents contributed over 500 photos for a daily feature in the Aiken Standard titled Pictures of the Past. About 200 published since April, 100 awaiting, and 200 more to appear in a hard-bound 96-page book featuring family milestones and historic sites. Standard edition $29.95 plus $1.80 tax. order with $10 down. first 500 get $10 off. Limited edition under 100 copies $75 plus $4.50 tax.
A white male robbed Kentucky Fried Chicken on US 1 in Clearwater Sunday evening. He approached the counter with his hand behind his back, demanded cash, and fled in a white Toyota toward Augusta. No injuries reported. Suspect described as 25 to 35, about six feet tall, 150 pounds, red cap gray shirt and blue jeans. Tips to Aiken County Sheriff or Crime Stoppers offer up to $1,000 reward. anonymity assured.
The US Air Force will bring an F-16 flight simulator and high tech programs to Silver Bluff High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The road show aims to boost recruiting and connect the public with the Air Force, with videos of Thunderbirds, interactive kiosks, and a mission briefing room. Principal Lynn Landis calls it a valuable exposure for students considering military paths. Naval Junior ROTC Commander Ron Freeman notes many seniors from his program pursue military service, though others may join later.
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